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AP51 HNY

2001 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

289,072 mi
Last recorded289,072 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 3 Series95,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 HNY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 289,072 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 289,066 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 282,809 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 277,182 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both lowers (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Nov 2012 264,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 264,991 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 246,651 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 229,947 miles

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edges

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edges

steering rack showing signs of wear starting

Pass 19 Dec 2009 209,664 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 192,282 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 171,899 miles

Both front tyres are worn on their outer edges

Front number plate is damaged

Mudflps loose and hanging off on frot of car

Offside front seat belt has small holes and slight fraying

Yellow oil warning light comes on intermitantly

front suspension lower wishbone bushes have play in them

gear lever is very wobbley and gear selection is difficult

Propshaft front rubber couplig has broken up and is very loose

Pass 22 Nov 2006 137,649 miles

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre has a screw in inner edge

Fail 22 Nov 2006 137,649 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

screw in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2005 98,957 miles

Front brake discs worn.....offside front tyre approaching min limits on inner edge....

Fail 3 Nov 2005

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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AP51 HNY is a 2001 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2001 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 95,548 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP51 HNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP51 HNY registered?

AP51 HNY is a 2001 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is AP51 HNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 HNY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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